In 2024, worldwide headphone exports reached a total value of US$15.4 billion.

Compared with five years earlier in 2020—when global headphone shipments were valued at approximately US$15.25 billion—overall export values showed minimal change, averaging a modest 0.9% increase across all exporting countries.

On a year-over-year basis, global headphone export revenues rose by 8.1%, up from US$14.2 billion in 2023.

The top three headphone-exporting countries worldwide were mainland China, Vietnam, and Germany. Together, these three nations generated 35.6% of total global headphone export value in 2024.

From a regional standpoint, Asia dominated international headphone exports in 2024, shipping products worth US$7.1 billion, which represented 45.9% of the global total. Europe ranked second with a 43.3% share, while North America accounted for roughly 10% of worldwide exports.

Smaller portions came from Oceania (0.4%), led mainly by Australia and New Zealand; Latin America (0.3%), excluding Mexico but including Caribbean nations; and Africa, which contributed just 0.1%.

For reference, headphones and earphones (including models with built-in microphones) fall under the 6-digit Harmonized System code 851830.

Top Headphone Exporters by Country (2024)

The following 15 countries recorded the highest export values for headphones during 2024:

1. Mainland China: US$3.0 billion (19.6%)

2. Vietnam: US$1.25 billion (8.1%)

3. Germany: US$1.22 billion (7.9%)

4. Hong Kong: US$1.22 billion (7.9%)

5. Netherlands: US$1.18 billion (7.7%)

6. United States: US$1.06 billion (6.9%)

7. Czech Republic: US$917.1 million (6.0%)

8. Italy: US$586.1 million (3.8%)

9. Malaysia: US$484.3 million (3.1%)

10. Singapore: US$471.9 million (3.1%)

11. Mexico: US$436.6 million (2.8%)

12. Poland: US$404.3 million (2.6%)

13. Belgium: US$366.8 million (2.4%)

14. Sweden: US$341.0 million (2.2%)

15. United Kingdom: US$293.9 million (1.9%)

Combined, these 15 nations were responsible for 86.1% of all global headphone exports by value in 2024.

Export Growth Trends Since 2020

Among the leading exporters, the fastest-growing countries over the past five years were:

· Netherlands: +129.2%

· Czech Republic: +76.4%

· Singapore: +72.3%

· Mexico: +40.5%

Conversely, several exporters experienced declining headphone export values during the same period, including:

· Hong Kong: −41.8%

· Mainland China: −29.6%

· Belgium: −24.6%

· Sweden: −13.0%

· United Kingdom: −3.7%

Major Headphone Exporting Companies

Data from global trade intelligence platform Tendata indicates that the following companies are key designers or manufacturers of headphones and related audio products:

1. Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. – 20.73% (US$308.42 million)

2. AG Tech Co., Ltd. – 13.76% (US$204.79 million)

3. New Wing Interconnect Technology Bac Giang Co., Ltd. – 9.82% (US$146.07 million)

4. Innovation Tuong Lai Vietnam Co., Ltd. – 8.15% (US$121.22 million)

5. Cresyn Hanoi Co., Ltd. – 6.43% (US$95.73 million)

6. Almus Vina Co., Ltd. – 4.16% (US$61.83 million)

7. Bujeon Vietnam Electronics Co., Ltd. – 3.64% (US$54.19 million)

8. GU VinaOne Co., Ltd. – 3.36% (US$50.03 million)

9. Ampacs International Co., Ltd. – 3.13% (US$46.56 million)

10. Merry and Luxshare Vietnam Co., Ltd. – 2.80% (US$41.61 million)